7 DECEMBER 1929, Page 3

Anglo-German Links of Peace The public was stirred by the

latest act of Anglo- German conciliation. On Monday night General Smuts, who conducted the East African campaign on behalf of the Allies, welcomed General von Lettow-Vorbeck, the enemy Commander, at the annual gathering of those who fought in that campaign. There was unani- mous approval of General Smuts's tribute to " a brave and clean fighter." The German General made a fine speech, simple and humorous, and in excellent English. General Smuts added yet one more link to the chain of notable and thoughtful utterances by which his visit to England this autumn has been distinguished. We like specially the remark, " Wars may be an indication of the youth of the human race, but we have reached maturity."